Posts tagged ‘publishers markets’

USING DUOTROPE TO FIND PUBLISHERS



My experience with Duotrope



I have been using Duotrope to find
publishers for quite some time now. The cost is $50 a year and is well worth
it.



They currently list 7581 publishers
for fiction, nonfiction, poetry and visual arts. The website also lists
literary agents which is something I will discuss in a future post.



What I would like to cover now is
how you go about starting a search and what are the factors I look for in the
information resulting from that search.



But first, when considering a
publisher, I feel, you need to be realistic in what you feel is the level of
your talent is when seeking a publisher. As in everything in life, there are
multiple levels of competence. And as you continue publishing your work to
expand your resume, you improve your skills with hard work and experience. This
will increase your level of competence as a writer and expand the number and
quality of publishers you will approach.



I use the website almost
exclusively for finding publishers of fiction. The type of fiction various
publishers are looking for includes flash fiction, short stories, novellas and
novels.



One word of caution when approaching a publisher. Especially a publisher of novels.

To get your work
accepted and published should not cost you anything especially for novels.
Editing, developing a cover and whatever else is involved in getting your novel
to market should not cost you a cent.



 



July 26, 2024 at 2:26 pm Leave a comment

WRITER’S FORUM: ABSOLUTE WATER COOLER

                                  WRITER’S FORUM

                         ABSOLUTE WATER COOLER

To appreciate the vast amount of information for writers, this website must be explored.

One helpful feature located near the bottom of the description of the information available is an area where you can discuss, with other writers, the experience they had with publishers and agents you may be interested in.

Use of this website is free.

Absolute Write Water Cooler

                                                 WARNING

As I’m sure you know in our current society very little is free. When you use a site indicating that it is free your email address or telephone number is probably being added to a list which will be sold. So, when using any website consider the value of the site to you and if it is worth the occasion annoying ad.

May 6, 2024 at 11:36 am Leave a comment

HELPING WRITERS

This world, this country, unfortunately has provide endless material for writers of fiction and nonfiction sorry, but I cannot help but think and express my thoughts. I know this blog is meant to aid writers in their journey to publication. At the same time, we writers must address the world.

In the future I will address these sites with details and how they can help

your writing experiences.

 

WRITER’S WEBSITES

 

MARKETS

Duotrope

A powerful tool for finding publishers for nonfiction, fiction and poetry.

Also lists markets for visual arts. Their latest added category is agents. Costs $50 for a year’s membership.

https://duotrope.com/about/?ref=gaw&kw=duotrope

Ralan

Has markets for speculative fiction, science fiction.

https://www.ralan.com/index.htm

Children’s Publishers Directory

If you want to publish for children, here is a good source.

https://www.publishersglobal.com/directory/subject/children-publishers/

 

AGENTS

AAR

Association of Author’s Representatives is the most trusted source of literary agents. These agents will not charge to read. If an agent does charge of read your work, run don’t walk away.

https://www.publishersglobal.com/directory/subject/children-publishers/

Agent Query

 

https://www.agentquery.com/default.aspx

PROTECTION

Absolute Water Cooler

A site to question other writers who have dealt with publishers or agents you are considering. They tell you of their experiences with these organizations.

https://absolutewrite.com/forums/activity.php?s=cfdd3a5dd5cf87c72fb67e8f37589cd3

 

Aid for Writers

Goodreads

This is a site for writers to connect with readers, and readers to connect with writers. Join, it’s free. You may have to explore this site to find i

https://www.goodreads.com/book

Savvy Writers

This is another website for writers. Explore and find what you want. It’s free.

https://savvyauthors.com/about-us/

Manic Readers

I have used this site to get a free, honest review. Join this site. It’s free. To get a review you must be published by a publisher. No self-publishing. I have not recently looked at this site, but they apparently charge for reviews. This puts me off for if you pay for the review would be honest? Or will they give you a good review so you come back. It’s your decision.

http://www.manicreaders.com/

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September 25, 2019 at 11:11 pm Leave a comment

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